Wiri Lesson Notes

Loop 1

​🔵 Right Turns

• Avoid turning too wide.
• Do not edge forward while oncoming vehicles are still crossing your path.
• Give way to all vehicles travelling straight through the intersection.
• Before turning, make sure you can see at least 100 metres in both directions.
• Stay on your side of the road and complete the turn smoothly.

🔵 Narrow Roads

• Indicate and check your mirrors and blind spot before passing parked vehicles.
• Keep left where possible and avoid creating bottlenecks.
• Be aware of oncoming traffic.

🔵 Bus Lanes

• Do not enter the bus lane too early.
• Move into the bus lane only where the dashed white lines begin (approximately 50 metres before your turn).
• Check your blind spot before entering the bus lane.

🔵 Right Turning Bays

• Indicate and check your blind spot before moving into the turning bay.
• Move into the bay first, then slow down smoothly.

Loop 2

🔵 Leaving the Car Park

• Exit slowly and safely.
• Keep left and check carefully for other vehicles and pedestrians.

🔵 Left Turning Bays

• Move fully into the turning bay before slowing down.
• Indicate and perform a clear blind spot check before entering the bay.
• Check your centre mirror before braking.

🔵 Merging

• Indicate before merging.
• Check your centre mirror and perform a clear blind spot (head) check.
• Avoid driving with vehicles sitting in your blind spot.
• Merge smoothly and match the speed of traffic.

🔵 Left Turns

• Stay in your lane throughout the turn.
• Maintain good lane positioning and check your left blind spot, especially for cyclists and bus lanes.

🔵 Dual-Lane Right Turns

• Stay in your lane throughout the turn.
• Avoid drifting into the adjacent lane.
• Be aware of vehicles beside you and maintain good lane discipline.